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Design and Professional Liability

Who Can Opine on the Design Professional's Standard of Care?

2015-01-31 | Kenneth A Slavens

What makes one an expert? Ken Slavens looks at a recent New Jersey case that examines the like-licensed requirement.

Design and Professional Liability

Mold and Professional Liability Insurance

2015-01-01 | Jeff Slivka

Does the typical professional liability policy cover mold and microbial issues? Jeff Slivka takes a quick look.

Liability Insurance

The Duty To Defend—Groundless, False, or Fraudulent

2014-12-06 | Craig F Stanovich

This language was dropped from the 1986 and later editions of the CGL policy. Craig Stanovich looks at the effect.

Liability Insurance

The Montrose Endorsement—15 Years Later

2014-09-01 | Craig F Stanovich

The impact has not been as eventful as expected, per Craig Stanovich, with much of the litigation involving one insurer against another.

Construction Liability Insurance

Get a Knowledgeable Construction Broker

2014-09-01 | Mark Bell

Mark Bell explains some of the unique issues and considerations in construction insurance.

Liability Insurance

The "Your Work Exclusion"—A Curious View

2014-06-01 | Craig F Stanovich

Looking at a curious decision by the Alabama Supreme Court, Craig Stanovich points out the problems with its interpretation.

Construction Defect Coverage

Construction Defect and Occurrence: Still Crazy after All These Years

2014-06-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Explore the evolving landscape of occurrence-based CGL policies through a comprehensive review of recent court opinions and their implications for construction defect claims.

Design and Professional Liability

Contractors Professional Liability—A Market Update

2014-05-10 | Jeff Slivka

Jeff Slivka discusses changes in coverage, the insurers selling, and the contractors buying this coverage.

Liability Insurance

The CGL and the Professional Liability Exclusion

2014-04-01 | Craig F Stanovich

Craig Stanovich explains CG 22 79 and CG 22 80, and provides illustrations of their application.

Construction Defect Coverage

Ewing v. Amerisure

2014-01-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Pat Wielinski discusses the recent Texas Supreme Court Ruling, Ewing Construction v. Amerisure, and its implications.